Politics

*MALABU OIL & GAS LIMITED – OWNERSHIP STATEMENT This press release clarifies the true ownership of Malabu Oil & Gas Limited following recent misinformation published in the media. Malabu Oil & Gas Limited(Malabu) clearly and unequivocally states: The property is in no way connected to Mohamed Abacha or Pecos Limited. Claims that Malabu is owned by Abachas or Pecos Limited …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the party chairman, Fubara Dagogo, over alleged gross misconduct and anti-party activities. The suspension was announced by the leadership of Ward 4, New Layout, in Bonny Local Government Area, Rivers State. The suspension letter dated March 16 was jointly signed by Party Chairman Richard Ibani Benstowe and Secretary Donald Jumbo. Reading the notice …

Zainab Abioye An advocacy group, She Leads Advocates, has stepped up calls for female deputy governors across Nigeria to be given priority consideration for governorship positions ahead of the 2027 general elections, arguing that they possess the experience and ability to lead. The group argues that women who serve as lieutenant governors have gained critical governance exposure, institutional knowledge and …

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, on Thursday hosted delegates to the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Rivers State, at his residence in Abuja. Those present at the meeting included newly returned APC Deputy National Chairman (South-South), Victor Giadom, senators, members of the House of Representatives and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Some …

The federal government has defended the resolution of the long-running OPL 245 oil block dispute, describing it as a historic achievement that protects Nigeria from over $2 billion in potential liabilities, accusing critics of pursuing selfish and unpatriotic interests. A statement personally signed on Wednesday by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, rejected …

At the center of the dispute is whether the opposition party should align, directly or indirectly, with Tinubu, who is expected to seek a second term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This issue has further exacerbated the divisions between the two dominant factions in the PDP. On one side is the camp led by former Minister …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reopen the political party registration portal to allow the Grassroot Initiative Party (GRIP) to complete the registration process. Delivering the ruling on Thursday, Justice Binta Nyako ruled that INEC must grant GRIP access to the portal for 27 days, starting March 26, to finalize its …

Post views: 19 It was an emotionally charged moment for the leadership and members of the Nigeria Football Referees Association, NFRA, in Bauchi as the National Executive Committee and other members of the association met with the family. The event was the three-day Fidau prayer for the late president who died in the early hours of Monday. Some of …

President Bola Tinubu, members of the Federal Executive Council, 32 state governors and over 8,400 delegates will gather in Abuja for the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention to be held on Friday and Saturday. The landmark event is expected to attract party leaders from across the board—national, zonal, state and regional levels—as the ruling party prepares to elect a …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled an innovative Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) designed to curb mobile number fraud and improve digital security in the financial and services sectors. At a stakeholders forum in Abuja, NCC Executive Vice President Aminu Maida said the platform will offer a unified framework to manage risks arising from the misuse of mobile …